5 Best Fits If Brooklyn Nets Buy Out Joe Johnson

Feb 19, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) drives against New York Knicks small forward Lance Thomas (42) and power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 109-98. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 5, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) celebrates with guard Isaiah Thomas (4) after making a three-point shot to end the game and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Celtics won 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Boston Celtics

If Joe Johnson is looking to revisit his glory years, there’s no better option for him than the Boston Celtics. Boston is flooded with high-caliber players at every position, but lacks a consistent scoring option to complement point guard Isaiah Thomas.

Johnson isn’t the player that he was during his All-Star seasons, but he can certainly get numbers in Boston.

Evan Turner, who’s averaging 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists, is playing a similar role to what Johnson would with the Celtics. Turner, for what it’s worth, is converting just 16.9 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Even at 34 years old and without much ball movement in Brooklyn, Johnson is still shooting 37.1 percent from 3-point range in 2015-16.

Turner’s defensive value would save him from dropping out of the rotation, but Johnson would essentially be a veteran alternative with a better jump shot. He may never average 20 points again, but he can improve his efficiency and prove his value to a young team that can only benefit from veteran leadership.

That could have as much long-term value to Johnson’s career as anything he does on a superior contender.

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